What is the best Gunlance progression build?

At mid HR the Gunlance moves to Rathian Gunlance (Wide) with G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms), Gore Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs).

Which pieces of the Gunlance progression set survive into endgame?

G. Arkveld Vambraces β is the most reused piece across recorded Gunlance sets, so craft it first.

What HR does the Gunlance progression set cover?

It is recorded for the mid-HR bracket.

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Gunlance Progression Build

The Gunlance progression set at mid HR swaps the starter armor for G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms), Gore Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs) and moves to Rathian Gunlance (Wide). The point of this stage is Artillery 3, Weakness Exploit 3, Critical Boost 3, Load Shells 2 and Guard 3 — skills that keep paying off after you replace them with endgame pieces.

mid

HR Mid-Game

Weapon

Rathian Gunlance (Wide)

Armor

Head: G. Ebony Helm β
Chest: Rathalos Mail β
Arms: G. Arkveld Vambraces β
Waist: Gore Coil β
Legs: Gore Greaves β

Activated Skills

Artillery 3Weakness Exploit 3Critical Boost 3Load Shells 2Guard 3

Damage profile from Weakness Exploit Lv3, Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1.051× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

Gunlance Progression FAQ

What is the best Gunlance progression build?: At mid HR the Gunlance moves to Rathian Gunlance (Wide) with G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Arkveld Vambraces β (arms), Gore Coil β (waist), Gore Greaves β (legs).
Which pieces of the Gunlance progression set survive into endgame?: G. Arkveld Vambraces β is the most reused piece across recorded Gunlance sets, so craft it first.
What HR does the Gunlance progression set cover?: It is recorded for the mid-HR bracket.